tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480639700570266576.post2292496161382842734..comments2017-05-20T21:07:26.458-07:00Comments on JP's Indycar Blog: Some Thoughts on Twisty Double HeadersJPnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480639700570266576.post-66871190499828754312012-09-05T20:56:47.779-07:002012-09-05T20:56:47.779-07:00I gives it some real differences than just running...I gives it some real differences than just running 2 of the same races in 2 days, 2 completely different tracks, try the standing starts on one of the longest straights in the series? HMMM? It stays light here until 11pm in July, so lighting is a non-issue and it might be interesting to see what sort of ratings could be got from a race in prime time, when more people would actually be at home in front of a TV instead of out in the afternoon on a summer weekend. <br />It&#39;s worth a try, the it&#39;s a big haul from Indy to YEG (still around the same distance from California where they run 3 seperate times) and the teams might be interested, especially if there is a 2 week gap before and after Edmonton.Team Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320467306043409113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480639700570266576.post-84625129408466081812012-09-05T20:48:45.323-07:002012-09-05T20:48:45.323-07:00Mike - I do want to apologize if the comments abou...Mike - I do want to apologize if the comments about suites is off base. We had the whole &quot;the community needs to support this event better&quot; hoo ha and that seemed to be directed relative to a suites by some people. As you are much closer to the event, I value your insight here. It could be that all the suites were sold, but perhaps for lower prices than was hoped for.<br /><br />As for the Idea - I like it a lot. If you look back at the &quot;three races in Canada&quot; discussion, it said 3 races, not 3 events so this would fit right in with that.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984813506930468025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1480639700570266576.post-83197862699319866842012-09-05T20:33:28.117-07:002012-09-05T20:33:28.117-07:00JP, how about a 40 lap race, in Edmonton, Saturday...JP, how about a 40 lap race, in Edmonton, Saturday night at 8pm Eastern, running the opposite way around the track using standing starts. It has been designed to go both ways, it was confirmed to me to be a very minimal change to some tire barriers to make it work. Suite sales? Octane brought out the entire F1 suite setup from Montreal and they were sold out a month before the race here last July. Bigger suites? I think it might also help to entice a title sponsor to come on board with additional TV exposure. This is something that could be very affordable, considering the sanctioning fee that we pay for the distance. The crews are here, cover enough for winnings and additional expenses, and I think it could be a very attractive test of the doubleheader.Team Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320467306043409113noreply@blogger.com